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Re: Help with a Prusa - 14 years ago

Hi Bob Thanks for that Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Help with a Prusa - 14 years ago

Hi All I am looking for some help please. I have built a Prusa. with Wades Geared Extruder And Mendel Parts V5 hotend. Glass bed (not heated yet). I am using Gen 6 Board with Marlin Firmware. The problem I am getting is that the extrude will not stick to the glass.and I am not sure if I am getting the correct flow. Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Re: Heat - 15 years ago

Hi Ijmok I now have a readout of 200c on the redsnapper programme the temp probe on the actual extruder is reading 100c. The hotend is a Mendal Parts V5 with there resistor and thermistor. Still the PLA now comes out of the end. I am going to try to make something this weekend. (after all the housework.) thanks Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Re: Heat - 15 years ago

Hi Rob sorry for taking so long to anwser your question. (other things got in the way) I am using a PC power supply rated a t230vac 5A with an output of 12v 25a peak 300 watt peak. Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Re: Z travel - 15 years ago

Thank you Traumflug Bob

by redpiperbob - Firmware - mainstream and related support

Z travel - 15 years ago

Hi all can you help please. I have a Prusa built with Gen6 board and I am setting it up. The X and Y are O.K. but the Z moves 26.2mm instead of 10mm. I take it that I need to modify the following #define Z_STEPS_PER_MM 3333.592 // 833.398 #define Z_STEPS_PER_INCH (Z_STEPS_PER_MM*INCHES_TO_MM) // *RO #define INVERT_Z_DIR 0 #endif bit of code but is there a maths way of telling me w

by redpiperbob - Firmware - mainstream and related support

Heat - 15 years ago

Hi all can some one out there helpplease I have built the Prusa variation with Gen 6 electrics and can get all the axis to move properly. but I cannot get the tempreture up high enough (only 60 c) I take it that I need to change the firmware but where. please help a beginner in the far noth of Scotland. Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Re: Reprap prog - 15 years ago

Hi Bob thanks for that I never noticed the com port in the prefrences. After that the printing was strange Ithen got an RXTX error but downloaded the latest files and everything is OK now Thanks for your help Bob

by redpiperbob - RepRap Host

Reprap prog - 15 years ago

Hi All I am a newbie to this 3D printing and I seem to have a problem with reprap program I can get repsnapper to create pieces with the Prusa I have built even though I cannot use the calibrate on the simple page. But I cannot get the reprap prog to work. When I start the prog the Dos screen says there is an error opening com port. I have loaded theFTDI driver and all seems well with that. I am

by redpiperbob - RepRap Host

Re: Rep Rappers In scotland - 15 years ago

Hi All I live in Inverness just started in this 3D printing lark. I am going to build a Mendel as soon as the plastic bits arrive. I am going to use Gen 6 electronics. I will keep you informed. All the best Bob PS replicate safely

by redpiperbob - Reprappers

Re: Steppers - 15 years ago

Thanks for the replies. Skip "My guess, Like me you sound new to to 3D printing. Have you delved into what else you will need ?" Yes I have just started. Madscifi "you'll have to either find a spec sheet or simply try one. " I emailed the manufacturer but they said they could not give me the spec as the motors were made speicially for another company. So I reckon it is put one in and see if it

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Re: Where are people? - 15 years ago

Hi RocDoc Nice to here from you Ive ordered bits from different suppiers and am waiting for the first to come .should have some by the weekend but I dont think the RP's will be here until next week. keep in touch Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Re: Steppers - 15 years ago

Thanks for the reply John the motors are 17's. I'll give them a try when my bits arrive. Thanks Bob

by redpiperbob - Reprappers

Steppers - 15 years ago

Hi all First question I have several steppers of Minebea manufactuer labeled 17PM-K019-06VS 3.4 volt 0.8amp 6 wire can anyone tell me if these motors are any use for a Mendal build as I cannot find any spec on the web. They were used in photocopiers. thanks in advance Bob

by redpiperbob - Reprappers

Steppers - 15 years ago

Hi all First question I have several steppers of Minebea manufactuer labeled 17PM-K019-06VS 3.4 volt 0.8amp 6 wire can anyone tell me if these motors are any use for a Mendal build as I cannot find any spec on the web. They were used in photocopiers. thanks in advance Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group

Re: Where are people? - 15 years ago

Hi All just thought I would introduce myself. Bob in Inverness I am just starting in this 3D lark. I have oredered the rods, bearings, wood and plastic for the Mendal build. So I hope you wont mind some daft questions on the build. All the best Bob

by redpiperbob - United Kingdom RepRap User Group